Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects
Active
- Assistance listing
- 11.469
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Grant awards
- 503 $830,722,372 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 13-1450-0-1-306
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funds marine and atmospheric science research, education, facility construction, coastal resilience infrastructure, and fisheries management through CFDA 11.469, Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects, with the most recent award issued on January 1, 2027.
This program distributes federal funding exclusively through congressional earmarks and community project appropriations. Activity has been highly variable over recent years: the program awarded 80 grants in 2023, 78 in 2025, but only 20 in 2024 and 15 in 2026, with 4 awards recorded in early 2027. Since 2001, the program has issued 503 awards totaling $830.7 million in federal dollars obligated (combined federal and non-federal dollars obligated reached $881.3 million). Project Grants represent 82 percent of the portfolio by award count, with Cooperative Agreements making up the remaining 18 percent. NOAA is the sole funding source across all 503 awards.
Representative recent awards illustrate the program's scope. The Coonamessett Farm Foundation received $1.875 million to strengthen Massachusetts commercial fisheries through collaborative research identifying novel fishery opportunities and assessing gear strategies for underutilized species. The American Lobster Settlement Index, a Maine-based juvenile lobster monitoring program, was awarded $1 million to continue ecosystem research tracking population dynamics critical to fisheries management. Hudson River Park Trust received $1.031 million to design, fabricate, and monitor in-water oyster habitat enhancements in Manhattan. Additional awards supported drone-based maritime lidar development for salmon counting in Alaska ($1.5 million), invasive blue catfish management in the Chesapeake Bay ($2 million), wind engineering research at Florida International University's Wall of Wind facility ($1.031 million), and shell recycling infrastructure for oyster reef restoration in Connecticut ($184 thousand).
The program funds a diverse mix of marine and coastal activities: fisheries-independent monitoring and stock assessments via research vessels; oyster and kelp habitat restoration and construction; living shoreline design and permitting; marine science workforce development and education; coastal resilience infrastructure including data visualization centers and monitoring systems; aquaculture facilities planning; removal of marine debris and derelict vessels; marine mammal rehabilitation; and climate adaptation research. Awards range from under $50 thousand for community outreach to over $16 million for large-scale coastal protection projects such as the Village of Bald Head Island's beach nourishment effort.
No grant opportunities are currently open under this Assistance Listing. Two opportunities were recently posted but have passed their due dates: a December 16, 2024 solicitation for a Data Assembly Hub for Uncrewed Systems (due February 28, 2025) and a September 20, 2024 NOAA Community Project Funding solicitation (due October 31, 2024). Funding under 11.469 is driven by congressional appropriations language specifying eligible projects rather than by published NOFOs, making this program accessible only when Congress identifies a project in spending legislation.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, and to provide a provision of assistance for the construction of suitable facilities for these activities, as
- Description
The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, and to provide a provision of assistance for the construction of suitable facilities for these activities, as specified by Congress.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible applicants include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges, quasi-governmental agencies, private universities and colleges, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and/or individuals. Typically those specifically identified by Congress in agency appropriations legislation.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Through the awarding of financial assistance to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, and for the construction of educational, research and development facilities, this program benefits Federal, State, local governments, public and private universities and colleges, profit and nonprofit organizations, and the general public.
- Uses of assistance
To provide appropriated funds to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science. Appropriated funds can also be used for construction of facilities and construction-related activities to support education, research and development associated with issues of atmospheric or marine sciences. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awards are usually for a 12-month period. In some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months. The funding is spent in the award's budget period unless otherwise negotiated between the recipient and NOAA and approved by the NOAA Grants Management Division.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Criteria for proposals is located in the NOFO. Refer to program guidelines
- Award procedure
Applications reviewed by NOAA and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews.
- Time to approval or disapproval
A date range will change depending on the review process. Usually within 180 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application but may exceed that timeline.
- Renewals
No renewal. However, an approved on-going project can be extended by submission of an amendment request. Multiple year awards of up to five years may be approved. Funding for multi-year projects beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of program funds in subsequent fiscal years, and the extent to which the recipient meets project objectives and reporting requirements.
- Appeals
No formal appeal procedure. If application is unacceptable the reasons are fully stated to the applicant. If the applicant desires to resubmit application, project must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Carryover Earmark - NESDIS | Closed | ||
| NOAA Community Project Funding Program (Hard Earmark) | Closed | ||
| FY 2012 - 2013 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 503 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of California San Diego | $46,572,865 | 6% |
| 2 | Nova Southeastern University, Inc. | $28,930,607 | 3% |
| 3 | Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission | $28,000,000 | 3% |
| 4 | Florida International University | $27,816,000 | 3% |
| 5 | Jason Learning | $17,874,623 | 2% |
| 6 | The University Of Southern Mississippi | $15,746,152 | 2% |
| 7 | The Institute For Marine Mammal Studies. Inc. | $14,746,896 | 2% |
| 8 | University Of South Florida | $13,163,000 | 2% |
| 9 | University Of Maine System | $11,203,785 | 1% |
| 10 | State Of Hawaii Department Of Land & Natural Resources | $10,282,000 | 1% |
10 of 290 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $19,190,000 |
| FY2025 | $129,445,271 |
| FY2024 | $26,726,000 |
| FY2023 | $201,337,746 |
| FY2022 | $180,153,434 |
| FY2020 | -$151,478 |
| FY2019 | $1,631,561 |
| FY2018 | $29,143 |
| FY2017 | $653,547 |
| FY2016 | $1,881,208 |
| FY2015 | $2,286,323 |
| FY2014 | $1,702,620 |
| FY2013 | $1,294,924 |
| FY2012 | $1,187,069 |
| FY2011 | $2,296,811 |
| FY2010 | $23,382,867 |
| FY2009 | $28,189,689 |
| FY2008 | $19,592,419 |
| FY2007 | $7,926,571 |
| FY2006 | $45,479,486 |
| FY2005 | $22,721,437 |
| FY2004 | $23,927,091 |
| FY2003 | $19,700,609 |
| FY2002 | $23,311,200 |
| FY2001 | $46,578,151 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 11.469?
Assistance Listing 11.469 is Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects, a federal grant program run by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Department of Commerce).
What is the CFDA number for Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects?
Its CFDA number is 11.469: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 11.469 awarded?
503 grant awards under 11.469 have obligated $830,722,372 in federal funds to 290 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 11.469?
The recipients obligated the most under Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects are University Of California San Diego ($46,572,865), Nova Southeastern University, Inc. ($28,930,607) and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission ($28,000,000).
How much did 11.469 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 11.469 obligated $129,445,271 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 11.469?
No opportunity listed under 11.469 is open now. The latest, 2024 Carryover Earmark - NESDIS, was posted on December 16, 2024.
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